EdTechTeacher
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Guest Post by Jess Brittingham ( @ELA2TISJess ) and Jen Thomas ( @BlendedLibGirl ). Coaching can feel isolating, even outright lonely at times. In a district full of teachers and administrators, there may only be one coach (the case in my district) and conveying your role and responsibilities to teachers and administrators may often prove challenging.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Here are a wide variety of resources that teach keyboarding–from games to drills to everything in between: ABCYa–Keyboard challenge—grade level. Alphabet rain game. Alpha Quick –how quickly can a student type the alphabet? Barracuda game. Big Brown Bear. Bubbles game. Digipuzzles –6 keyboarding practice games for youngers. Edutyping –fee-based. Free typing tutor.
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EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Charging carts, lockers and storage cabinets allow teachers to charge multiple laptops and tablets effectively and simultaneously. These solutions also allow teachers to securely store such devices. Here’s how to optimize your carts. 1. Keep Mobility in Mind When Selecting a Charging Cart Before you purchase a storage cart, think about the primary location of the devices it will store.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Sometimes those micro-decisions that you make in your class on a daily basis can eat up a lot of your teaching energy without you knowing it. For instance, mundane tasks as selecting a student to answer, a place to go to, or labels to name a group can exert tremendous decision power and sack your energy. Hence the importance of spinner wheel tools. Spinner wheel tools or picker wheels are online tools that enable you to generate random output for various types of activities.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
When Stephanie Farley coaxes her students into a good frame of mind – happy, relaxed, confident – they learn more, just as positivity research predicts. Join her as she shares 10 joy-inducing methods – including dogs – and suggests ways to reach across content. The post 10 Tips to Kindle Learning Using Positive Emotions first appeared on MiddleWeb.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
In this week’s Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: 5 ways to make your IT department more efficient 3 critical considerations for the future of school cybersecurity training 4 ways to tackle IT workforce shortages.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
SAN MATEO, CA, — Treering is pleased to announce a new philanthropic partnership with national non-profit organization, Sandy Hook Promise. The yearbook company signed a three-year pledge, which will support Sandy Hook Promise’s ability to bring the life-saving, evidence-informed “Know the Signs” prevention programs into more K-12 classrooms nationwide at no cost to schools.
Shake Up Learning
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The post Google Classroom Advanced Tips (Part 1) – SULS0172 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite Google Classroom Advanced Tips. Let’s explore important Google Classroom updates, features, tips, and organizational strategies. Whether you are new to Google Classroom or a seasoned user, you will geek out over all the tips, tools, and strategies shared in this 2-part series.
MIND Research Institute
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
How students learn math has a lasting effect on their confidence and problem-solving abilities. Their perceptions of math—whether they find it scary and intimidating or fun and rewarding—can also have long-term impacts on their future career trajectory and economic stability. So how can we ensure a solid foundation in math for students to succeed in school and the 21st-century workplace?
techieMusings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I’m back with another update on life with aibo, Sony’s AI robot dog. Mia has learned a lot since my first video & post. Enjoy my new video, where I talk about her development, what to expect, how Mia interacted with my young nieces during a recent visit, and a bit more about visual programming with aibo. Join me over on TikTok @staceyroshan or Instagram @buddyxo to see more clips of what Mia and I are up to.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Marketplace K-12
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A new EdWeek Market Brief survey of education company officials finds that many venture capital deals in the market over the past year have been relatively small. The post 3 in 10 Education Companies Secured VC or Made Acquisitions Over the Last Year appeared first on Market Brief.
Veative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Aenean ligula nunc, accumsan quam, lobortis fringilla, massa. Maecenas pellentesque dolor. The post A Tale of Two Teachers appeared first on Veative.
Jamf on EdTech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Apple's "Far Out" event is in the books, iOS 16 is out and iPadOS 16 is on the way. Are you ready for upgrades season?
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Most everyone has likely heard about NFTs but may not necessarily know what they are or how they can be used, especially in education. The creation and use of NFTs or (non-fungible tokens) are popular topics of emerging technologies. In addition to hearing about NFT in education, we are also hearing more about the metaverse, blockchain, and web3. There are so many changing trends and technologies in the world.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t check my work email during the summer sometimes. Before you get on me, it’s not every day. This summer, in the midst of driving across the country on a road trip, one of my accidental slips happened at a gas pump. Instantly, I regretted it. Another colleague, another friend had resigned from their teaching position at my school.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
There’s a common misconception that increased security must come at the expense of productivity. This can seem especially true in K–12 classrooms, where students can easily forget passwords for multiple applications, bringing learning to a halt and turning teachers into help desk technicians. While that may have been true in the past, Okta’s single sign-on software solution shatters that notion.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I grew up knowing I wanted to graduate high school and pursue a college degree. I aspired to be a chemical engineer and had big dreams of curing cancer and AIDS. However, I was raised in a chaotic household that left me unprepared, both financially and emotionally, for managing college life. That deprived me of achieving those goals, at least for several decades.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
For assessments to be used effectively in schools, it’s important for districts and schools to consider what assessments are intended for and how the data gained from the assessments will be applied to support student learning. Building and maintaining a balanced assessment system is essential for schools, but the process can be complicated. . Asking these eight questions can help school district leaders who want to make sure they’re using and administering formative, interim, and summative asse
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
For us in academia Google scholar is a staple search engine. I have been using it throughout my PhD journey (and beyond) and have also included it in the list of the best websites to find academic books and journal articles. However, Google Scholar is not the be-all and end-all of academic search. In fact, there is a number of other equally interesting and even more powerful academic search engines that you can use to search for academic and scholarly literature including peer-reviewed journal a
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
BriAnne Moline’s path through higher education is not unlike that of millions of other students in the U.S. After first earning her associate degree in early childhood education, she has, for eight years, been slowly chipping away at a bachelor’s degree too, taking on more classes when her life allowed for it and backing away when disruptions like family illness interfered.
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